Tammy Marcum was honored with Lockton’s Community Impact Award for her dedication to uplifting her community through her work with the Kansas City Dream Center. The Dream Center, a global network of outreach organizations, first captured Tammy’s heart during a visit to its Los Angeles location in 2017. Witnessing the center's efforts in neighborhoods like Compton, Watts, and Skid Row, she felt called to bring that same spirit of service to Kansas City. "We were so impacted by the experience that we wanted to duplicate this in our own city," she shared, and in 2018, the Kansas City Dream Center was born.

Since its inception, the Kansas City Dream Center has provided crucial support through programs like the Mobile Food Outreach, Street Outreach, Adopt A Block, and Kids Jam. Tammy has played a key role in leading these initiatives, helping to build meaningful connections with those in need. "It has been exciting to see the positive impact on our community as we work hard to build lasting relationships with the people that we serve," she said.

Receiving the Community Impact Award left Tammy deeply honored. “I was shocked and humbled that I would be chosen to receive this award. We have so many community-oriented Associates at Lockton, and I am thankful that Lockton recognizes its Associates by donating such a generous financial gift.” The $25,000 donation from the Lockton family to the Kansas City Dream Center will allow the organization to expand its services, particularly in providing food and shelter for those in need.

Looking to the future, Tammy is excited to continue supporting the Dream Center as it grows. “We are expanding our services and finding better ways to provide safe shelter for those who find themselves with no place to go,” she noted.

In Tammy’s 16 years with Lockton, the company’s emphasis on service has been a perfect match for her personal values. “I’ve always been service-minded, so working for a company that prioritizes giving back to the community is important to me,” she explained. Tammy’s love for God and people drives everything she does, both in her career and her community work. “Lockton’s caring culture allows me the freedom to express my passions and serve in many ways.”

Tammy’s desire and commitment to helping others embodies the true spirit of Lockton’s Community Impact Award.